For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 307 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top ranked public high school in Pierce County, ND is Rugby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public high schools.
Pierce County, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rugby High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Central Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public high schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
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